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Rome & Amalfi Coast Discovery

Rome · Pompeii · Sorrento · Capri

8 days Private guides April through October Small group excursions
Day 1

Rome

Arrival & Golden Hour Rome

Private airport transfer with a meet and greet assistant who walks you through your Welcome Package. Ease into the city with a self-guided golden hour walk from Janiculum Hill to the Spanish Steps, ending with a nightcap at a rooftop bar with views of the illuminated Vittoriano.

Private transferCampidoglio viewpointSpanish Steps

Where to stay

Rose Garden Palace Palazzo Manfredi Hotel de Russie Six Senses Rome
Day 2

Rome

The Eternal City

A private guide leads you through the Colosseum and Roman Forum, revealing the spectacle, politics, and daily rhythms behind the ruins. Evenings are yours with curated dining options including Michelin starred Aroma with its panoramic amphitheater terrace, or rustic Trattoria Da Teo in Trastevere.

Colosseum (private)Roman ForumInsider dining guide
Day 3

Rome

Vatican Icons & Roman Neighborhoods

A small group tour (max 8 guests) of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel including the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps, and Michelangelo's ceiling in the intimate setting it was designed for. The afternoon is yours to explore Rome's 22 Rioni with a curated neighborhood guide.

Vatican MuseumsSistine ChapelSelf-guided Rioni walk
Day 4

Rome to Pompeii to Sorrento

From Ashes to the Coast

High speed train from Rome to Naples (approximately 75 minutes), then a private driver takes you south with a stop at Pompeii where ancient streets, frescoed villas, and gladiator barracks frozen in 79 A.D. await. Continue to Sorrento for dinner at one of the town's beloved local restaurants.

Rome to Naples trainPompeii (private guide)Sorrento arrival

Where to stay

Antiche Mura Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria Bellevue Syrene Grand Hotel Royal
Day 5

Sorrento

Ancient Roads & Lemon Groves

A private two hour walking tour uncovers Sorrento's layers from Greek origins to the dramatic Valley of the Mills gorge and sweeping Bay of Naples views. The afternoon is spent self-guided, tasting limoncello at celebrated producers like I Giardini di Cataldo and Villa Massa.

Private walking tourValley of the MillsLimoncello tastings
Day 6

Capri

Cliffside Villages & Coastal Views

Fast jetfoil to Marina Grande for a small group island experience (max 15). A panoramic boat tour circles Capri's rugged coastline and hidden coves before heading up to quiet Anacapri by minibus, then wander the Piazzetta at leisure with boutiques, espresso, and the island's irresistible energy.

Jetfoil to CapriCoastal boat tourAnacapri village
Day 7

Sorrento

Sun, Citrus & the Art of Slowing Down

A day entirely your own. Unwind by the hotel pool surrounded by citrus trees and ancient walls. Wander Corso Italia for leather goods, ceramics, and hand painted tiles, then end the day with an aperitivo stroll and a spritz at Fauno Bar or a glass at Bollicine.

Garden poolArtisan shoppingAperitivo stroll
Day 8

Sorrento to Naples

Bon Voyage

Private transfer to Naples for your onward journey. Approximate travel time one hour.

Private departure transfer

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